C Lineman - Overhead (Oconee Emc)

Position Summary: Class C Lineman is an entry level lineman position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical overhead distribution systems. This position works at various locations. The position may also be required to travel to another state depending on customer demands.

Essential Functions:

• Stringing overhead wire.
• Assists with installing transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches and switchgear.
• Assists in replacing fuses in transformers and clears faulted circuits and systems.
• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work.
• Frequently works with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others.
• Setting poles and anchors.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.
• Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.

Minimum Requirements:

• Understands how and when to use Kellum grips.
• Capable of making up and using a hand line.
• A Commercial Driver’s License is preferred.
• Capable of assisting with the installation and hook up of a single phase transformer.
• Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
• Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up.
• Capable of properly inspecting rubber goods and PPE.
• Capable of safely setting a pole.
• Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
• Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.
• 1-2 years of minimum experience required.
• Understands grounding procedures.
• Understands how to tie various lineman knots.
• Able to identify different types of materials used in line work.
• Understands proper equipment set-up and grounding procedures.
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Must be familiar with induced voltage.
• Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
• Capable of installing and removing a service.
• Able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Capable of checking voltage on transformers.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.

Competencies:

• Customer Oriented
• Team-Oriented
• Self-Motivated

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled
Pike is a Non-union Company

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.